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课件网) Unit 4 Reading & Thinking In this class we will get a better understanding of body language by grasping the main points of the passage. develop the ability to identify the topic sentence in a para and figure out the structure of a passage. develop a sense of cross-cultural communication by identifying the feature of body language. Learning objectives Step I Lead-in How many ways do people use to communicate Spoken language Written language Body language Verbal Non-verbal Step I Lead-in How many forms of body language do people use to communicate gesture facial expressions posture eye contact Step I Lead-in Look at these facial expressions and guess their feelings. sad happy angry speechless shocked angry happy puzzled 我的身体会说出我用言语掩饰的话。 - 罗兰 巴特 Step II Pre-reading According to the title and the picture, predict what this passage is mainly talking about. A: The passage mainly tells us about _____. the function of body language and its meanings in different countries Q2: What does the passage mainly talk about A. Communication. B. Spoken language. C. Body language. D. Different cultures. Q3: What might be the genre of the passage A. argumentation. B. narration. C. exposition. D. news report. Step II Pre-reading Read the passage quickly and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph and give the main idea.. Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 Para.5 Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Para.6 Both words and body language are of importance in interactions with others. Body language varies from culture to culture. Smiling has many different uses. Step II While-reading Read Para. 1 and finish the task. Q4: Can you guess the meaning of the word “interaction” according to the context A: “Interaction” means “communication”. Q5: What is the function of the last sentence in Para. 1 A: It is both a topic sentence(主题句) and a transitional sentence(过渡句). Step II While-reading Read Para. 2 and finish the task. Display interest Some countries Demonstrate respect Japan Q6: In which countries are men and women not permitted to make eye contact A. China and Japan. B. Middle Eastern countries. C. Brazil and Germany. D. Bulgaria and southern Albania. Step II While-reading Read Para. 3 and finish the task. Money Japan Zero France Not polite Brazil, Germany Step II While-reading Read Para. 4 and finish the task. shake the head Many countries no yes Bulgaria & Southern Albania nod the head yes no kiss on the cheek France & Russia to greet someone elsewhere to greet someone Shake hands Bow from the waist Nod the head Step II While-reading Read Para. 5 and finish the task. sleep I’m full most places Q7: Which can express “I am full” A. Placing your hands together. B. Placing your hands on the stomach. C. Shaking your head. D. Moving your hand in circles over your stomach. Step II While-reading Read Para. 6 and finish the task. can help us get through _____ situa ... ...
